Iwo Jima Ceremony Planned For Monday In New Britain

State Representative Rick Lopes (D – New Britain, Newington) will join with the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation on Monday February, 23 at 10:00 a.m. at the Iwo Jima Memorial on Ella Grasso Boulevard in New Britain for a ceremony to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the historic flag raising and the 20th anniversary of the unveiling and dedication of the Iwo Jima Memorial.

“It is an honor for me to present the proclamation to commemorate the brave sacrifices of American forces in one of the most brutal battles of World War II,” Rep. Lopes said. “I would also like to congratulate the Iwo Jima Memorial Historical Foundation on the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Iwo Jima Memorial.”

The Governor’s proclamation proclaims February 23, 2015 to be Iwo Jima Day in the State of Connecticut. The presentation coincides with the 70th anniversary of the 1945 invasion of the island of Iwo Jima by United States forces in World War II.

Rep. Lopes represents New Britain and Newington’s 24th Assembly District. In addition to Assistant Majority Leader, he serves as Vice Chair of the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee and is a member of the Finance, Revenue and Bonding and Transportation Committees.